Notes: Married with a son. Also starred in basketball as a Colorado prep, winning a pair of state titles while being named the state's 4A Player of the Year. Redshirted in 2006. Recorded 16 tackles, three for loss and zero sacks with a pass batted down in '07 (11 games). In '08, moved into the lineup at open-side defensive end following an injury to Barry Turner - played 13 games, starting the final 11, and produced 52-10-5 with one batted pass and a forced fumble. Started 13-of-14 games on the open side in '09, notching 51-12-5 with five batted passes and a forced fumble. Did not start against Colorado (toe). Made all 14 starts in '10 and tallied 65-11-3½ with two batted passes and one forced fumble. Team captain. Suffered a right wrist injury at the Senior Bowl and did not bench at the Combine as a result. Did not perform any running because of a right calf strain.

Positives: Looks the part with very long arms and a good frame with room to grow. Flashes strength in his hands. Disrupts passing lanes with his long arms. Assignment-sound. Is tough and will play hurt. Experienced, three-year starter. Good character.

Negatives: Is not stout and does not play to his size or make plays. Not quick or explosive rushing the passer. Marginal hand use. Very average production - and many of his sacks were clear-view gifts. Gets knocked around by average competition (see South Dakota State) and makes few plays. Average processing speed - is late to find the ball. See-and-go reactor. Tight-hipped and straight-linish.

Summary: Looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane. Needs to learn how to use his hands and play stronger to earn a job as a backup base end in the pros.